Guthrie's Explanation Of Double Predestination

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In Part II, Guthrie focuses his discussion on the relationship between God and human beings. What we believe and the God we serve is revealed in what is most important to us. This section helps us with that understanding by explaining the doctrine of general revelation, special revelation, the trinity, the attributes of God, and the concept of predestination.
As explained by Guthrie, general revelation refers to God’s self-disclosure to people through the creation and is known as the natural knowledge of God. Guthrie summarizes this concept by explaining that an analysis of the world we live in and our personal lives will give us the evidence we need to see God’s wisdom and power. We will also establish a foundation to determine the answers to the questions we ask ourselves – why? How? And where? He goes on to explain, all people are naturally inclined to some form of religion and that God is universally known through creation. This is a good place to start when talking with non-believers, but others feel that because of general revelation there is no excuse for non-belief. However, Guthrie argues that we cannot expect to fully see the truth while only observing the world around us. Just as we cannot be saved from, our sinfulness since that only comes through faith in Christ.
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Guthrie feels that God is a gracious God and does not desire to exclude anyone. Universalism states that God chooses all and rejects none and Guthrie poses the question, “Where is God’s justice in this?” Pelagianism says that it is our choice whether to receive or reject God, and that choice determines our salvation. Finally, Guthrie emphasizes that, however, we look at it; Christians are the chosen or elected people of God and with that election come responsibilities to bring others to

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